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The full-size pickup was sold in both two- and four-wheel drive, with a variety of cab/cargo-bed configurations.

Detroit's bread and butter are full-size pickup vehicles. Chevrolet had taken a cautious approach to the Silverado's first major facelift since 2007. The Chevrolet Silverado full-size pickup truck series had been completely revamped and updated in this 2014 version, with a new and more intricate design that appeared closer than ever to Chevy's even bigger heavy-duty pickup models.

The 2014 Chevy Silverado was developed from the hood to the hitch to be the strongest, most innovative, and competent Silverado ever.

The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado builds on the company's 95-year truck tradition while also setting new standards for full-size pickups.

A new trio of powerful, economical EcoTec3 engines; a more robust, quieter, more comfortable cabin; updated steering, suspension, and brakes; creative cargo management solutions in the bed; and actual truck capability for towing and hauling are among the many upgrades for 2014.

Chevy developed and manufactured every component of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 to fulfill full-size truck customers' stringent criteria. Let’s take a look at its best features.

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A wider grille, which varies by trim level, looks to sit higher on the vehicle in the 2014 model. Most exterior features, including the tailgate spoiler, were designed in the wind tunnel.

Chevy's distinctive square-cut, huge wheel openings, and flared fenders cover wheels that are a half-inch wider. Some driver's side mirrors feature a wide-angle element in the upper corner.

The profile look of the cabs is perhaps the most significant modification in the Silverado. The windshield appears to reach forward further, the front door seems to be slightly narrower, and the rear doors of the crew cab appear to be much broader, with significantly more glass area.

The rear doors on extended cabs hinge at the leading edge, independent of the front doors. The satellite antenna is installed on the roof, far enough forward to avoid utility racks.

The rear features the first new definition of "step bumper" in decades, and a step cut into the corner of the bumper that restores bed access to the days when vehicles were lower and bumpers looped around. Cargo equipment (some basic, some optional) includes LED under-rail lighting, a locking tailgate with low-effort lift and drop, and tie-down points near the top and bottom of the bed.

Inside, Chevy introduced a new high-wear seat cloth to the Silverado. Still, one can choose from a variety of materials, ranging from robust vinyl in Work Trucks to smooth piped leather in the top-of-the-line High Country variants.

In the High Country trim, Chevy aligns the Silverado with GMC's Denali offerings, adding a premium look and feel previously unavailable in Chevy trucks.

Front and rear seats have been rebuilt and recontoured, and steering wheels now adjust telescopically as well as tilt. A heated steering wheel is also available for the first time in these trucks.

Getting comfy is especially simple with Crew Cab models, which have wider rear doors for more straightforward entry and exit. Chevrolet relocated the B-pillar forward to allow for easier foot entry. Furthermore, the rear doors on extended-cab vehicles now swing from the front. This provides entry and exit ease comparable to previous Crew Cab models.

The front seat backs are smaller, which offers around two inches of rear legroom and makes entry and exit more effortless, and the 'foot swing,' or where your legs posture to, is four inches greater

Chevrolet's MyLink touchscreen interface is prominent, and it lacks the MyFord Touch's learning curve and annoyance. It's simple to figure out at first glance, thanks to simple controls and enough redundancy with traditional knobs and buttons.

The Chevrolet MyLink system includes up to 10 device connections, natural-language voice recognition, and an eight-inch touch screen. Drivers can save up to 60 favorites for contacts, destinations, radio stations, or other media.

All versions have several USB ports and 12-volt and 110-volt power outlets (with USB ports in multiple locations in the LTZ). The majority of models have a 4.2-inch color Driver Information Center.

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Antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front and rear-seat side airbags, and side curtain airbags are all standard safety equipment. OnStar, which provides features like an automatic crash warning, roadside assistance, remote door unlocking, and stolen vehicle assistance, is also included as standard.

A rearview camera, front and rear park assist, and a suite of driver aids, including lane departure warning and forward collision alert, are all available as options.

The 2014 Silverado received a top five-star rating in government crash tests, with five stars awarded in both total frontal-impact safety and total side-impact safety.

The 2014 Chevy Silverado starts at an MSRP of slightly under $35,000 in base crew cab configuration. Regular cab versions start around $27,000 for short-bed trucks, with double cab models starting at around $30,500.

Depending on the model, four-wheel-drive costs an extra $3,100 to $3,500. Adding extra equipment to an LT crew cab raises the retail price to roughly $38,000. Fully loaded High Ranch trims can cost up to $50,000.

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